McLean Speech Language Services

The longest day of the year is a great time to slow down, explore, and learn through everyday moments!

🌱 Plant seeds and talk about what they need to grow

🌸 Press flowers and describe their colors, shapes, and textures

📏 Measure your shadow in the morning and again in the evening

🦋 Go on a nature walk and name everything you see

📚 Read a favorite book outside

🌅 Watch the sunset and share your favorite part of the day

Every conversation, question, and new experience helps build language skills. Enjoy the extra sunshine!

🎙️We recently joined the More Than Words podcast to talk about auditory processing and a question we hear often from parents:

“If my child passed their hearing test, why do they still have trouble following directions or listening in noisy environments?”

In this episode, we discuss what auditory processing is, signs families and teachers may notice, and strategies that can help children succeed at home and in the classroom.

If this sounds familiar, give it a listen—we hope it helps bring some clarity and direction. 🎧

Fresh air, movement, and sunshine 🌿☀️ As the school year winds down and summer approaches, don’t forget how important outdoor play is for speech, language, learning, and connection. Happy almost summer from McLean Speech & Language!